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Jade and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.84  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Jade and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Rhodolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Jade and Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Jade and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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